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Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.

GovernmentBusiness

US-EU Deal Sets 15% Tariff on Most Goods, Including Autos

The U.S. and the EU agreed to a trade framework setting a 15% tariff on most goods, staving off — at least for now — far higher import duties that might have sent shock waves around the globe.

July 28, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

How Shippers and Warehouse Operators Manage Turbulence

Amid shifting trade patterns and unsettled tariffs, shippers are examining their networks and contemplating how and where they source core products.

July 27, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Seeks New Legal Grounds for Brazil 50% Tariff Threat

President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing a new emergency declaration as a basis for tariffs on Brazil, people familiar with the matter say.

July 25, 2025
BusinessFuelPrivateTop 100

Buffett's Pilot Explores Sale of Water Management Unit

Berkshire Hathaway’s Pilot Travel Centers is considering the sale of its water-management services unit, as the truck-stop chain focuses on its primary businesses, according to sources.

July 25, 2025
BusinessEquipmentFor-Hire

International Q2 Truck Sales, Profit Rise Amid Dim Outlook

International sold 14,628 trucks in the most recent quarter, compared with 13,143 trucks a year earlier.

July 25, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump: Not Focused on Talks With Canada; Tariffs Might Stay

President Donald Trump said trade talks with Canada are not a focus for his administration right now, and instead of negotiating a deal, he may decide to just leave import taxes in place.

July 25, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogisticsAutonomousFor-Hire

Door Maker Begins Pilot With Bot Auto’s Autonomous Semis

Steves & Sons began pilot program testing Bot Auto’s retrofitted Freightliner tractors alongside its managed logistics provider, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, in June.

July 25, 2025
BusinessFuel

Phillips 66 Weighs Projects to Profit From Tight Diesel Market

Phillips 66 is maximizing diesel production to take advantage of strong demand and would consider investing in projects that give its refineries the flexibility to make more of the fuel.

July 25, 2025
BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

Universal Logistics Reports Muted But Expected Q2

The Warren, Mich.-based asset-light transportation and logistics company posted net income of $8.32 million, or 32 cents per diluted share, for the three months ending June 30.

July 25, 2025
BusinessLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

Saia Posts Profit, Revenue Dip Due to Depressed Freight Volume

A muted environment for freight volume contributed to a decline in revenue and profit for Saia during the second quarter of 2025, the company reported July 25.

July 25, 2025